Autodesk and Dayanand Sagar University to launch design and innovation center

The centre would be equipped with equipment like a CNC machine, laser cutting machine, 3d printers, hand tools and other mechanical equipment and open to students, makers, entrepreneurs and design/engineering professionalsPriyanka Sangani | ET Bureau | June 28, 2016, 18:25 IST

Dayanand Sagar University has partnered with Autodesk to launch a first of its kind design and innovation center within its campus in Bengaluru.

Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design technology and the center is aimed at fuelling the synergy between skills and design thinking.

The 4,000 sq. ft center can accommodate 50-75 people and is equipped with high end workstations and design software for the manufacturing, AEC and entertainment industry.

The centre would be equipped with equipment like a CNC machine, laser cutting machine, 3d printers, hand tools and other mechanical equipment and open to students, makers, entrepreneurs and design/engineering professionals.

The center will be focused around reskilling and up-skilling existing and future workforce from these industries. It will also provide an innovation platform fuelling startups, by providing access to leading design technology, funding and an environment to encourage innovation with leading industry and academia support.

Autodesk would be looking to scale up the Design and Innovation Center at DSU in the future and also has plans to launch similar centers in other parts of the country as well, the company said in a release.